military spending
Egyptian Navy to receive new European missiles
Egypt
February 24, 2021
Egyptian Navy to receive new European missiles
MBDA, a European company for the manufacture of missiles and ammunition, announced that the Egyptian Navy is purchasing the company’s…
Egyptian Navy general: drones will soon enter service on naval ship
Egypt
October 28, 2020
Egyptian Navy general: drones will soon enter service on naval ship
The Egyptian Navy’s Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General, Ahmed Said, said on Tuesday that drones will soon be employed on the amphibious…
Egypt’s military is the 9th strongest in the world, jumping three places in 2019
Egypt
February 4, 2020
Egypt’s military is the 9th strongest in the world, jumping three places in 2019
Leading international ranking website Global Fire has listed Egypt 9th out of 138 countries in terms of its military strength,…
Trump says he strengthened NATO by insisting on higher contributions
World
April 3, 2019
Trump says he strengthened NATO by insisting on higher contributions
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has strengthened NATO by insisting on a “rocket” like increase in military spending by…
German military draws up 450-million-euro wish list
World
April 24, 2018
German military draws up 450-million-euro wish list
Amidst criticism that the Germany’s military hardware is fast becoming obsolete, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen will ask…
Trump budget would slice domestic programs, foreign aid
World
March 15, 2017
Trump budget would slice domestic programs, foreign aid
President Donald Trump on Thursday will offer the first details of his plans for deep cuts in domestic programs and…
Russia presents cutting-edge warship to Egyptian Navy
Egypt
August 4, 2016
Russia presents cutting-edge warship to Egyptian Navy
The Egyptian Navy has received delivery of a Russian warship equipped with equipped with multiple armament systems intended to significantly…
Israel seeks military aid increase to stay ahead of neighbors
Middle East
April 4, 2016
Israel seeks military aid increase to stay ahead of neighbors
Israel's neighbours are buying arms on a scale that threatens its regional military superiority, the deputy Israeli air force chief…